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Sidewalk Event Permit

Sidewalk Event Permit with procedures and requirements

The application for a sidewalk event should be received at least 3 weeks in advance of the event date in order to allow time and coordination with the various agencies concerned (Traffic Operations, Police and Fire Departments, etc.)

The name of street where sidewalk is to be blocked off and the exact block location. Also, if area to be blocked off is, for example 900 block of Hampton Avenue; letter has to state "900 block of Hampton Avenue between Wickham Avenue and Orcutt Avenue.


You must also have evidence of insurance.

For further information and a permit form, please use this link: Sidewalk Event pdf

For an on-line application, use this link:
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